figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Examples of figurine in a Sentence

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian figurina, from figura "shape, figure entry 1" (going back to Latin figūra) + -ina, feminine of -ino, diminutive suffix (going back to Latin -īnus, suffix of appurtenance)

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of figurine was in 1854

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Cite this Entry

“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

figurine

noun
fig·​u·​rine ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure

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